Seeds of change: Ukrainian minister seeks to bolster country’s agriculture
It is impossible to talk about the political situation in Ukraine right now without balking at the size of the task facing the country.
EIA reviews and enhances data and projections for wind and solar electricity
(Thu, 24 Mar 2016) EIA's data and projections for renewable electricity, in particular wind and solar generators, are a major topic of interest for many EIA customers. In an effort to assure that data are accurate and comprehensive, and that projections are useful for policy analysis, EIA regularly reviews its data and projections, as well as current and projected costs for wind and solar technologies.
State Electricity Profiles updated for 2014 data
(Thu, 24 Mar 2016) The annual report contains data tables describing the electricity industry in each state. Data include generating capability, electricity generation, fuel use and prices, retail sales, emissions, net interstate transfers of electricity, and metering counts.
Thai physical sugar premiums soar as stocks dwindle
Platts Darren Stetzel on the key driving forces behind Thai physical sugar premiums rallying across the entire forward physical curve in the past week.
Nigeria grapples with changes to gasoline import models
Africa's largest oil producer Nigeria could be on the verge of another fuel shortage crisis as the government tries to adapt to the various changes that have taken place in the way it imports gasoline.
Fuss over "missing" 800,000 barrels: 'Get over it,' says IEA official
Has the hoo-ha over 800,000 "missing barrels", flagged by the IEA, gone too far? Platts Vandana Hari investigates.
Wind adds the most electric generation capacity in 2015, followed by natural gas and solar
(Wed, 23 Mar 2016) Wind, natural gas, and solar made up almost all new electric generation capacity in 2015, accounting for 41%, 30%, and 26% of total additions, respectively, according to preliminary data. The data also show a record amount of distributed solar photovoltaic capacity was added on rooftops throughout the country in 2015. The trend of wind, natural gas, and solar additions making up most new capacity is likely to continue in 2016.
Annual Coal Report 2014 (final data)
(Wed, 23 Mar 2016) The Annual Coal Report (ACR) provides annual data on U.S. coal production, number of mines, productive capacity, recoverable reserves, employment, productivity, consumption, stocks, and prices. All data for 2014 and prior years are final.
Trends in U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Upstream Costs
(Wed, 23 Mar 2016) Average 2015 well drilling and completion costs in five onshore areas decline 25% and 30% below their level in 2012
Albanian Eagle LNG eyes first gas in 2020
Eagle LNG is hoped to be part of the solution to the Balkan region's dreadful record of gas interconnection and offer a cheaper, more flexible alternative to competing projects.